SIGN-UP TO MENTOR TODAY! Are you interested in mentoring a student at Plainwell Middle School this year? We are excited to introduce Big Brothers Big Sisters at PMS. During the 2023/24 school year, we will be offering the Partnership Program. As a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Duo, you can mentor a 6-8th grade student during their school day (suggested investment of your time: 30-60 minutes, 2-4 times per month, for 1 school year). For more information, please visit https://5il.co/22r6s. Interested in becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister? Please scan the QR code or visit ThinkBigToday.org/volunteer.
It's Homecoming Week! Join us this Friday (10/13) to support PHS and cheer on the Trojans at their 2023 Homecoming Parade beginning at 1:20 PM. Students, staff, PCS families and the community are welcome to join us for the parade to celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week and to cheer on the Trojans prior to their football game against Niles at 7 PM. GO TROJANS!
We will be monitoring the weather and any changes to the parade schedule will be made by 11:00 AM on Friday (10/13).
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
Harper Balkema (6th Grade): Harper always has a smile on her face.She works hard in all her classes and is always ready to help her classmates. She comes to school everyday to take on the challenges presented with Plainwell PRIDE. We are super proud to have Harper at PMS.
Piper (7th Grade): Piper has done terrific work this school year. She is keeping up on her academics and using her new found skills to stay focused on the tasks of the day. She is working very hard to be kind and helpful to others, specifically in the office.Thanks for living with Plainwell PRIDE Piper!
Liam (8th Grade): Liam is a young man always willing to help, He does this while also taking care of his own business. Liam enjoys all the aspects of school but takes care of business with regard to his academic career. He is friendly to everyone and exudes Plainwell PRIDE.
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! GO TROJANS!
Special thanks to our Student of the Month sponsors: Fly Inn, Mayor's Joint, Barbed Wire Cafe and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
IT’S RIVALRY GAME DAY! Join us tonight (10/6) to cheer on the Trojans at their rivalry football game against the Otsego Bulldogs. Game begins at 7 PM at Otsego HS. It is a “Black Out” game, show your support of the Trojans by wearing black (or your favorite Plainwell gear).
To purchase tickets, visit the OPS website. Tickets can also be purchased with credit/debit card at the gate (cashless gate).
Give the Trojans some 💙💙💙, like or comment to show your Trojan Pride - Let’s go PHS Football!!!
As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Friday, October 6). Have a great weekend - GO TROJANS!
Due to weather and course conditions, the home Middle School Cross Country meet that was scheduled for today (Thursday, October 5) has been canceled.
The Plainwell Counseling Center is offering free group meetings for girls ages 12-15 to join where they will offer a safe environment for adolescent girls to connect with their peers and learn more about self-esteem, self-care, and relationships with others. To participate in the group, please contact the Plainwell Counseling Center at (269) 685-9403. The group meetings will be held on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 PM beginning October 17 at the Plainwell Counseling Center (319 Park St Plainwell). For more information, please visit https://5il.co/26dlz.
Students in Mrs. Ramsey and Mrs. TerMeer’s 6th grade science classes used microscopes last week. They first learned how to focus the microscope and how to carefully handle them. Then they were able to look at prepared slides of pond water, insect parts, humans cells and animal cells. Science is fun at the MS!
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
Ivy (6th Grade): Ivy always participates, works hard, and is one of the first to raise her hand. She is helpful and always has a upbeat attitude and a smile.
Dallas (7th Grade): Dallas tries his best on everything that he does. He participates in class, asks questions, and is always willing to help out his peers. When he finishes his work he is one of the firsts to help someone else with theirs.
Urijah (8th Grade): Urijah is a leader in and out of the classroom. He is willing to work with everyone in class and is constantly competing to become better at everything he does. When friends of his are off task, he stands up for what is right and does not partake.
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! GO TROJANS!
Special thanks to our Student of the Month sponsors: Fly Inn, Mayor's Joint, Barbed Wire Cafe and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
The Plainwell Middle School 7th Grade Band students went on a field trip to the Allegan Event Center yesterday. It was a great day filled with team building activities and lots of fun!
Yesterday Plainwell Middle School held a meeting to launch Unified Champions at PMS. Unified Champions is a program through the Special Olympics that is based on three pillars: unified sports, whole school engagement and youth leadership. Over 40 PMS students participated in the meeting where they learned about this year’s focus: Bocce Ball. Way to go, Trojans!
Let’s show our Plainwell Pride and support the Trojan Marching Band! There are still a few days left to vote for the Southwest Michigan's Favorite Marching Band 2023. Voting is open through Sunday, October 1 and you can vote every day. Let’s go Trojans!
https://wkfr.com/favorite-marching-band-2023/
On Saturday, September 30, our Cross Country teams will be competing at the Otsego Invitational. Spectators, please view these important reminders!
1. For those that will be joining us to cheer on the Trojans, please note that parking passes need to be purchased at https://www.otsegops.org/athletics/tickets.
2. Please make note that all traffic must be westbound on Washington Street. To allow a more efficient and safer route, eastbound traffic on Washington Street will be closed down.
This will be a big meet for our Trojans, please join us in wishing them good luck! GO TROJANS!
Let’s show our Plainwell Pride and support the Trojan Marching Band! Vote today for the Southwest Michigan's Favorite Marching Band 2023, voting is open through Sunday, October 1. Let’s go Trojans!
https://wkfr.com/favorite-marching-band-2023/
We are excited to announce that we will be reviving the Plainwell Education Foundation (PEF) and you are invited to join us! The PEF is a non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 1985 to assist PCS in providing excellence in education. The PEF supports all students and staff with teacher grants, student scholarships and other efforts.
As a reminder, if you are interested in volunteering for this organization, please join us for an informational meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, September 26) at 6:00 PM in the PHS Media Center. If you are unable to attend, but interested in learning more, please email jeremy.wright@plainwellschools.org.
Thank you for your ongoing support of PCS - GO TROJANS!
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans!
Vija (8th Grade) - Vija not only works hard to ensure she understands new material, but is also willing to help others. She consistently shows PRIDE in all that she does, no matter what is going on around her.
Peyton (7th Grade) - Peyton has been very dedicated and positive with peers and her own work. She has shown passion for the subject and continuously strives to help out her classmates to understand material.
Caiden (6th Grade) - Caiden has been a hard working student. He is a great leader and always willing to help others as well as share his knowledge in class. He comes prepared everyday ready to learn something new and loves showing Plainwell Pride. Caiden has done a fantastic job adjusting to the Middle School.
Throughout the year, we look forward to continuing to share our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! GO TROJANS!
Special thanks to our Student of the Month sponsors: Fly Inn, Mayor's Joint, Barbed Wire Cafe and Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
Join us next Tuesday (September 26) at the Plainwell Education Foundation Meeting to learn about the PEF and how it supports the PCS teachers, staff and students! The meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in the PHS Media Center.
Students in Mr. Herbert’s 6th grade Tinkering Class have been working on building cars powered by mousetraps. Learning is fun for Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders at Plainwell Middle School!
We are excited to share the Plainwell Middle School Students of the Week! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Way to go, Trojans! Wyatt (8th Grade) - Wyatt is one of those students who always does what is expected of him, and he always does it with a positive attitude. He's not only a hardworking and respectful student, but he's a great person as well. He is kind, encouraging, and helpful to those around him, no matter who it is, and he isn't afraid to be himself. He is such a pleasure to know and to have in class. Henry (7th Grade) - Henry is always ready with an encouraging word for his peers He is kind, empathetic, and funny. Henry doesn't play favorites, he is nice to everyone who crosses his path. He is careful with the feelings of others and is sure to apologize if he feels he has hurt a peer's feelings. He manages all this while also doing his best work each day. Henry is a strong advocate for himself, knows when to ask for help and is quick to help others. He is thoughtful and respectful to his teachers. Henry makes any classroom he enters more kind and more fun. Violet (6th Grade) - Violet is a highly motivated student. She is willing to help her peers when they need help in class. She gives her absolute best effort when completing work. Throughout the year, we look forward to sharing our outstanding Middle School Students of the Week! GO TROJANS!
Special thanks to our Student of the Month sponsors: Fly Inn, Mayor's Joint, Barbed Wire Cafe and
Taqueria San Francisco. We greatly appreciate your support of PCS and our students - Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders!
On Friday, during the Varsity Football game against Sturgis, the PHS Cheer team held their Junior Cheer Night. Over 75 junior (K-8th grade) cheerleaders participated in cheering during the first quarter of the game. It was so much fun for our younger Trojans and an awesome night filled with Plainwell Pride!
